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Reptiles and Amphibians
Egg Hunt
Sprint into Spring with an Egg Hunt. Learn about birds while hunting eggs. Take the clues found inside to solve the puzzle and win a prize. Saturday April 1, 2023. 1:00pm at the Prairie Heritage Center. All ages welcome. Indoor or Outdoor? Depends on the weather!
Read MoreWith a Ranger Program
With a Ranger Program continues this summer. All dates run from 3:00-5:00pm. June-Fishing, July-Paddling, August-Nature Hike, September-Archery. Mill Creek program is the first Saturday of each month. Dog Creek program is the second Saturday of each month. Douma program is the third Saturday of each month. All programs are free and no sign up required…
Read MoreOpen Range Nights
Open Range Nights outdoor will begin May 9, 2023. All open range nights run from 6:00-8:00pm at the Crosbie Wildlife & Youth Nature Center. 4270 Roosevelt Ave Paullina, IA. All ages of youth are welcome to participate in a variety of outdoor recreation with archery, trap and .22 available.
Read MoreOpen Range Nights-Indoor
Open Range Night for youth are back with an indoor archery program for the winter. Outside range nights at Crosbie will resume with nicer weather!
Read MoreWinter FUNderland
Join O’Brien County Conservation Board as we host this winter family event at Mill Creek Park, Paullina. Our bonfire will have marshmallows for roasting, warm up at the lodge with hot chocolate and snack on popcorn, while completing a craft. Outside events continue with ice fishing, hiking, snow painting and a sling shot target game.…
Read MoreLittle Sioux Wanderings
Winter.Spring 2022 Newsletter News, events and what changes have been happening around O’Brien County Parks can be found here. Email, mail and online versions are available on prairieheritagecenter.org
Read MoreOwl Prowl
The event has be postponed due to weather. Please look for this program again. December 15, 2022 at Mill Creek Park. Meet at the lodge and take a hike to see what you can hear from the owls. All ages are welcome.
Read MoreHome School Nature Programs
More information can be found on the Programs Page.
Read MoreBald Eagle Presentation
Bald Eagle Presentation is Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 2:00pm. Kay Newman from Saving our avian resources S.O.A.R will have a live Bald Eagle at the Presentation. Prairie Heritage Center 4931 Yellow Ave Peterson, IA 712-295-7200
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